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Do you leave the heating cables for the roof/ gutter on 24 hours a day?
Probably not, but...
You'll need to read the literature that undoubtedly came with your heat cable (or, at a minimum, share with us what product you're using). Generally, they shouldn't be left on co …
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How to repair basic cable/wire issue for household appliances
There's no good way to repair just that wire, and the adjacent wires are also probably close to failure. You'll need to remove a section of cable and rebuild.
Label the cable a ways from this end s …
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Vertical position of cable railing tightening anchors for stairs
It doesn't matter. I'd put the larger one where it's less conspicuous.
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Replacing light fitting with a lot of wires
Firstly, note that the three groups of wires are effectively bundled by their respective brass contact sets (buses) and kept in isolation.
Based on my understanding of U.K. wiring convention...
Red i …
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What are the methods of attaching cable to OSB
If you must use the sheet without a frame, I'd move the cables inboard substantially--cantilever the shelf about 20% of it's length and width. …
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Can I use the 6x6 beam in our crawlspace as a "running board" for electric cable?
You may secure wiring to framing in an exposed manner when it's not subject to damage. If this isn't a high-traffic location, it'll be just fine to do as you describe. Just do yourself and others the …
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How to attach steel cable to threaded rod
Garage door spring cables were attached this way back in the day. The friction of the cable in the holes provides more than enough grab. …
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Oven has 2-prong plug plus earth wire. Socket is modern 3-prong. How to connect?
You could install a replacement three-prong plug and wrap the cable and extra wire with loom to keep them bundled. It's probably not strictly legal, but it's generally safe.
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